One palace, four rooms
The building dates from the 18th century — a former Córdoban palace in the alleyways of the Judería, steps from the Mezquita-Catedral. Inside, four rooms each carry the name of an Italian city and a distinct character.
Capri opens onto a patio planted with lemon trees. Rome runs through a vaulted tunnel lit by candles, designed for intimate dinners. The Tuscany terrace extends things outdoors among potted vines and olive trees. Naples is the loudest room — loud in the best possible way.
The cooking
Pasta is made by hand every day on the premises. Tagliatelle, pappardelle, gnocchi: the shapes change with the season. The pizzas follow Neapolitan proportions — thin dough, pulled from a wood-fired oven.
Ingredients that cannot be sourced locally come from Italy: Puglian burrata, Parma ham, Sardinian pecorino. The rest comes from Andalusian markets — tomatoes from Granada, olive oil from the Córdoba region, fresh herbs. The combination is straightforward and it works.
The name
Voltereta means somersault in Spanish. The restaurant takes its name from a true story: a couple who survived a car accident rebuilt their lives around an imagined Tuscan home, sharing meals and memories. Possibly embellished over time, but it suits the atmosphere perfectly.
Hours
Lunch Monday–Friday 12:30–16:00, weekends until 16:30. Dinner Sunday–Thursday from 19:00, Friday–Saturday from 18:00. The Tuscany terrace fills fast on summer evenings — book ahead.
